What happened on Thursday May 08, 2003?

Here's what happened on May 08, 2003:

• Poincaré Conjecture Breakthrough Russian mathematician Dr. Grigori Perelman claimed to have solved the famous Poincaré conjecture, a significant mathematical problem that had remained unsolved for decades.
• Microsoft Passport Security Vulnerability A critical security exploit was discovered in Microsoft Passport's internet authentication system, allowing attackers to change user passwords, hijack accounts, access personal emails, and potentially steal sensitive information like credit card details.
• Deadly Train Collision in Hungary A tragic train collision near Siofok, Hungary, resulted in the deaths of 30 German tourists and the coach driver, with an additional 12 people injured. The majority of victims were from the German states of Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein.
• Oklahoma City Tornado A significant tornado struck Oklahoma City's metro area, becoming the 10th most expensive tornado in American history. While no fatalities occurred, the tornado's path closely resembled the devastating F5 tornado of May 3, 1999.
• Birth of Prince Moulay Hassan of Morocco Prince Moulay Hassan, the first son and heir of King Mohammed VI and Princess Lalla Salma, was born on this date, marking a significant moment in the Moroccan royal succession.
• World Red Cross Day Annual observance on May 8th commemorating the principles and humanitarian work of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
• Oklahoma City Area Tornadoes Two tornadic supercells produced four tornadoes in south central Oklahoma during the afternoon, including an F3 tornado in the northern metro area.
• Los Alamos National Laboratory Management Changes Significant leadership transitions at Los Alamos National Laboratory, with Director John Browne and Principal Deputy Director Joseph Salgado resigning. George 'Pete' Nanos was appointed as interim director.
• World Boxing Council Bankruptcy The World Boxing Council filed for bankruptcy in New York to avoid paying a lawsuit filed by a former world champion.

Events in 2003

May 08, 2003: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from May. 08, 2003

May 08, 2003: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 08, 2003:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.20
• Apple AAPL: opens at $17.70
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $25.75
• General Electric GE: opens at $28.70
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $86.37

Exchange Rates on May 08, 2003:

• 1 USD = 116.9 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.3937 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.3124 CHF
• 1 EUR = 134.45 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.7182 GBP

May 08, 2003: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Greuther Furth - FC Koln : 2 - 0

May 08, 2003 was a Thursday and it was the 128th day of the year 2003 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 2003 can also be written as 5/8/2003 in the US and as 8/5/2003 in UK and Europe.

May 08, 2003 in May 2003 calendar

Famous people born on May 08, 2003:

• Moulay Hassan

  Crown prince of Morocco, heir to the Moroccan throne and eldest son of King Mohammed VI.

Famous people born in 2003

Famous people born on May 8th

May 08, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 2003 was Get Busy by Sean Paul, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. Sean Paul - Get Busy
2. 50 Cent - In Da Club
3. R. Kelly - Ignition
4. 50 Cent - 21 Questions
5. Justin Timberlake - Rock Your Body

May 08, 2003: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 2003 was Ignition Remix by R Kelly, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. R Kelly - Ignition Remix
2. Tomcraft - Loneliness
3. Busted - You Said No
4. Big Brovaz - Favourite Things
5. Craig David featuring Sting - Rise And Fall

May 08, 2003: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 2003 was 21 Questions by 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. 50 Cent Featuring Nate Dogg - 21 Questions
2. Sean Paul - Get Busy
3. Busta Rhymes & Mariah Carey Featuring The Flipmode Squad - I Know What You Want
4. Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell & Uncle Charlie Wilson - Beautiful
5. Fabolous Featuring Mike Shorey & Lil' Mo - Can't Let You Go

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 08, 2003: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 2003 is Goat and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 08, 2003 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 2003 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 08, 2003 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 11:08 am and setting at 02:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 16, 2003 while the next full moon would come on May 16, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 2003

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Someone born on May 08, 2003 is:

22 years 1 month old,

or 265 months and 25 days old,

or 1156 weeks

or 8092 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 2003?

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 2003?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 08, 2003.

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